PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

STEERING SYSTEM

Symptom

Suspected Area

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Hard steering

1. Tires (Improperly inflated)

2. Power steering fluid level (Low)

3. Drive belt (Loose)

5. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)

6. Steering system joints (Worn)

-

8. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)

9. Steering column (Binding)

-

10.Power steering vane pump (for 2TR-FE)

11.Power steering vane pump (for 2GR-FKS)

12.Power steering gear

Poor return

1. Tires (Improperly inflated)

3. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)

4. Steering column (Binding)

-

5. Power steering gear

Excessive free play

1. Steering system joints (Worn)

-

3. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)

4. Intermediate shaft sliding yoke (Worn)

-

6. Front wheel bearing (Worn)

7. Power steering gear

Abnormal noise

1. Power steering fluid level (Low)

2. Steering system joints (Worn)

-

3. Power steering vane pump (2TR-FE)

4. Power steering vane pump (2GR-FKS)

5. Power steering gear